The weekly weather report is courtesy of National Weather Service Cooperative Weather Observer Troy Fletcher..

The Village of Oxford Board had some discussion on growth in the community during the clerk’s report at their meeting on Monday, December 6. Chairman Clint McQuiston said “we need to be proactive to get new business instead of reactive”. He said they also need to work with the HOPE group to help with new business start-up in town. McQuiston said he would like to have all the information a potential new business would need when looking at Oxford together in one place. It was also felt that Oxford has a lot to offer and promote the things that are not in other communities. Housing is an issue so they also need to look at housing growth opportunities. There was also discussion on the large buildings in town that need taken down. Calde-rone said they need a plan for this and estimates on cost to be able to move forward in the years to come.

Cambridge City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 5:30 pm. Council members Tony Groshong and Jeff Ommert were absent from the meeting. Guests present were Debbie Runner, Barb Langley, Gaby Raburn, Megan tenBensel, and Scott Clifford from Miller & Associates. The meeting began with a public hearing concerning the 1-6 year street plan. Discussion was held over the plans for the streets, no changes were made to the plan, and the public hearing was closed. A motion was made and seconded to approve Resolution 2021-12-01. The motion passed. The Council then approved the Consent Agenda.

Week Dec.13 – Dec. 17 Monday – Texas hash, broccoli/cauliflower, fruit salad, apricots.

Week Dec. 13 – Dec.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, LCMS 719 Park Ave, Cambridge, 308.697.3725 Paster Dan Wiese Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.; Adult Bible Study and Children's Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

On Thursday, fire trucks were dispatched at 12:46 p.m. to a wildland fire approximately 15 miles north of Bartley at Road 710 and West Lake Road Drive by Trail 17. Units responding were Bartley, Cambridge, Red Willow Western, Farnam, Indianola, Curtis and Maywood. Various other farmers and ranchers and businesses were on scene with water trucks. EMS Farnam and Bartley also had ambulances at the site. “Conditions were tough due to rough pastures, and we had to cut fences to get to the north side of the fire,” said Dustin Morris, Bartley fire chief. About 120 acres burned and trucks returned back to the barns at approximately 5 p.m. “Just a reminder to all that due to dry conditions we are experiencing – we all need to be fire-aware and safe,” said Morris.

Omaha, Neb. (Dec. 7, 2021) – Physicians and health care providers across Nebraska, including Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, have joined together to maximize vaccination rates for children and teens ages 5 and up, signing a statement of support.

After so many nice warm days, even the first few in December, these last few days have felt mighty cold. But, the moisture department has stayed the same. Dry! One has to wonder how much longer the wheat can hang on without moisture.

The State Highway Commission will hold its regular meeting December 10, 2021, 8:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Department of Transportation Central Headquarters Auditorium, Room 139A, 1500 Highway 2, in Lincoln. You can also attend virtually by dialing 1-415-655-0003. When prompted, enter meeting number 2590 133 6351 to connect to the call.